Grover Washington Jr. performs on stage during the "One Night With Blue Note" concert in New York on Feb. 22, 1985. Anthony Barboza/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anthony Barboza/Getty Images Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program How Grover Washington Jr. Defined And Transcended 'Smooth Jazz' WBGO and Jazz at Lincoln Center November 17, 2017 • In this radio episode, Jazz Night in America takes you to a tribute concert honoring the late musician, whose soulful sound was more than just "smooth." How Grover Washington Jr. Defined And Transcended 'Smooth Jazz' 56:20
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It's Time To Party: Summer Songs Poolside Party: '70s Jazz With A Splash Of Funk WBGO July 29, 2009 • No matter how you're going to spend your time by the pool, you're going to need musical accompaniment -- preferably something that steers clear of the typical Jimmy Buffett and Beach Boys mix. How about some jazz? Not the heady stuff, unless you're aiming to clear the decks. Instead, get yourself some deep '70s jazz; the kind that leaves a funk aroma and washes off easily when you take the plunge.